Assessor Resource

AVIY3052
Conduct helicopter landing site and unprepared helicopter landing site operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct helicopter landing site (HLS) and unprepared helicopter landing site (UHLS) operations, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards.

It includes preparing for and conducting HLS/UHLS operations.

This unit addresses aviation non-technical skill requirements (mental, social and personal-management abilities) for aircraft operational duties of flight crew, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.

Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.

Work is performed under limited or no supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew environment.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for HLS/UHLS operations

1.1

Helicopter cabin and/or mission equipment is configured for HLS/UHLS operations

1.2

Helicopter flight performance calculations are assessed to meet operational requirements

1.3

Weather conditions in operating environment are identified and effects on mission are considered and communicated to other crew members

1.4

Visual or map reconnaissance of HLS/UHLS is conducted

1.5

In-flight crew briefing is conducted and applicable crew resource management and human factor concerns are addressed

1.6

Operational requirements are considered and concerns about completing the operation are raised to other crew members

1.7

Safety hazards are identified and reported to other flight crew members

1.8

Appropriate hazard mitigation strategies are determined and implemented in conjunction with other flight crew members

2

Conduct HLS/UHLS operations

2.1

Helicopter position in relation to HLS/UHLS is assessed and information is communicated to other flight crew members to meet operational standards

2.2

Obstacles are identified and relative aircraft position is communicated to crew members to maintain situational awareness

2.3

Abnormal and emergency situations are identified and communicated to crew to maintain safety of flight

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

applying risk management principles and initiating required actions to identify, minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

communicating adjustments to aircraft flight profile to applicable/responsible flight crew member as required, in an efficient and effective manner

communicating, collaborating and interacting effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

identifying and assessing vertical, horizontal and relative spatial distances in relation to the aircraft fuselage, rotor system, mission and/or operational stores and equipment, with regard to potential obstacles to the safety of flight

identifying and using required communications technology

identifying hazardous and/or dangerous situations that pose risks to safety of flight and personnel

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and following aircraft documentation

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

maintaining situational awareness

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating and adapting to differences in communications equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

planning own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

reacting appropriately to avoid hazardous situations and/or dangerous situations that pose risks to safety of flight and personnel

reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with workplace procedures

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

aviation risk management processes

communication procedures and terminologies applicable to conduct helicopter landing site (HLS)/unprepared helicopter landing site (UHLS) operations

helicopter capabilities and limitations

helicopter dimensions

helicopter power and performance data factors

HLS/UHLS operational and safety procedures

procedures for operating electronic communications equipment and required protocol

relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental protection procedures and guidelines.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for HLS/UHLS operations

1.1

Helicopter cabin and/or mission equipment is configured for HLS/UHLS operations

1.2

Helicopter flight performance calculations are assessed to meet operational requirements

1.3

Weather conditions in operating environment are identified and effects on mission are considered and communicated to other crew members

1.4

Visual or map reconnaissance of HLS/UHLS is conducted

1.5

In-flight crew briefing is conducted and applicable crew resource management and human factor concerns are addressed

1.6

Operational requirements are considered and concerns about completing the operation are raised to other crew members

1.7

Safety hazards are identified and reported to other flight crew members

1.8

Appropriate hazard mitigation strategies are determined and implemented in conjunction with other flight crew members

2

Conduct HLS/UHLS operations

2.1

Helicopter position in relation to HLS/UHLS is assessed and information is communicated to other flight crew members to meet operational standards

2.2

Obstacles are identified and relative aircraft position is communicated to crew members to maintain situational awareness

2.3

Abnormal and emergency situations are identified and communicated to crew to maintain safety of flight

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Helicopter flight performance calculations assessment must include one or more of the following:

aircraft configuration

aircraft weight

engine power

environmental conditions

fuel

speed

HLS/UHLS operating environment must include one or more of the following:

over land or over sea

prepared or unprepared rotary wing aircraft landing sites

urban, rural, mountainous, desert and wilderness operational environments

Operational requirements must include one or more of the following:

emergency medical services (EMS)/search and rescue (SAR) task and mission support

firefighting operations

formation flight by day/night

hoisting

internal/external load lift missions

maritime support tasking

media operations

VIP and general passenger transport

Abnormal and emergency situations must include one or more of the following:

abnormal or emergency situations related to aircraft, crew or mission factors

aircraft fuselage or rotor system obstacle strike

aircraft system malfunction or failure

bird/bat strike

degraded or loss of situational awareness

degraded/restricted visibility due to meteorological effect

ineffective crew resource management

loss of internal/external aircraft communications

loss of situational awareness, internal and external to the aircraft

personal equipment failure

Safety hazards and obstacles must include one or more of the following:

aircraft system malfunction and/or failure

ambient light (sun/moon position)

cultural lighting

fuselage strike

HLS/UHLS area surface conditions

maritime environment including sea state, vessels and weather

moon luminance

other aircraft

personnel within the vicinity of HLS/UHLS operations

rotor blade strike

urban environment structures, both man-made and natural edifices

rural environment elements including man-made structures, terrain and wildlife

undetected proximity to ground obstacles

wilderness environment including vegetation, terrain and wildlife

Helicopter position considerations must include one or more of the following:

aircraft lateral drift during hover sequences

altitude

heading/yaw orientation

rate of closure (relative speed)

rate of descent or climb (relative speed)

rate of turn related to flight obstacles

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

applying risk management principles and initiating required actions to identify, minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

communicating adjustments to aircraft flight profile to applicable/responsible flight crew member as required, in an efficient and effective manner

communicating, collaborating and interacting effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

identifying and assessing vertical, horizontal and relative spatial distances in relation to the aircraft fuselage, rotor system, mission and/or operational stores and equipment, with regard to potential obstacles to the safety of flight

identifying and using required communications technology

identifying hazardous and/or dangerous situations that pose risks to safety of flight and personnel

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and following aircraft documentation

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

maintaining situational awareness

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating and adapting to differences in communications equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

planning own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

reacting appropriately to avoid hazardous situations and/or dangerous situations that pose risks to safety of flight and personnel

reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with workplace procedures

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

aviation risk management processes

communication procedures and terminologies applicable to conduct helicopter landing site (HLS)/unprepared helicopter landing site (UHLS) operations

helicopter capabilities and limitations

helicopter dimensions

helicopter power and performance data factors

HLS/UHLS operational and safety procedures

procedures for operating electronic communications equipment and required protocol

relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental protection procedures and guidelines.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Helicopter cabin and/or mission equipment is configured for HLS/UHLS operations 
Helicopter flight performance calculations are assessed to meet operational requirements 
Weather conditions in operating environment are identified and effects on mission are considered and communicated to other crew members 
Visual or map reconnaissance of HLS/UHLS is conducted 
In-flight crew briefing is conducted and applicable crew resource management and human factor concerns are addressed 
Operational requirements are considered and concerns about completing the operation are raised to other crew members 
Safety hazards are identified and reported to other flight crew members 
Appropriate hazard mitigation strategies are determined and implemented in conjunction with other flight crew members 
Helicopter position in relation to HLS/UHLS is assessed and information is communicated to other flight crew members to meet operational standards 
Obstacles are identified and relative aircraft position is communicated to crew members to maintain situational awareness 
Abnormal and emergency situations are identified and communicated to crew to maintain safety of flight 

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